Renaissance

Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jun 2026

The Renaissance was a period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity, covering the 15th and 16th centuries. It was characterized by an effort to revive and surpass ideas and achievements of classical antiquity, leading to profound changes in art, literature, science, and politics. First centered in the Republic of Florence, the movement eventually spread across the rest of Europe.